Name: Lebanese Homemade Knafeh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup water; 1-2 lemon slices; 1 tablespoon rose water; 1/2 (16 ounce) box shredded phyllo dough (kataifi), thawed; 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 stick unsalted butter, melted

Lebanese Homemade Knafeh

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A delightful Lebanese dessert with crunchy phyllo dough, creamy cheese, and aromatic rose syrup.

Author: martha
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Lebanese
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup water
1-2 lemon slices
1 tablespoon rose water
1/2 (16 ounce) box shredded phyllo dough (kataifi), thawed
1/2 cup whole milk ricotta
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 stick unsalted butter, melted

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease an 11-inch round pan with melted butter.
In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and lemon slices. Heat until bubbling and reduce (about 5-7 minutes). Stir in rose water and let cool.
Chop the phyllo dough in a food processor and mix with melted butter in a large bowl.
In another bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, and 1/4 cup sugar.
Spread half of the phyllo mixture into the pan, add cheese mixture on top, and layer with remaining phyllo.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Invert onto a platter and drizzle with syrup. Serve warm.

Notes

Let cheeses sit at room temperature for easier blending. You can prep ahead by assembling without baking.

Find it online: https://comfortkitchenrecipes.com/lebanese-homemade-knafeh/